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Kaiapoi Pā carving from the 1800s recovered after being stolen

June 2, 2022
The large carving was stolen from the Kaiapoi Pā last week.

The large carving was stolen from the Kaiapoi Pā last week.

A large carving that was stolen from Kaiapoi Pā last week has been recovered.

Police searched a North Canterbury address on Wednesday and found the carving, along with several other stolen items.

The artefact is historically and culturally significant and dates back to the late 1800s.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with burglary and will appear in Christchurch District Court on Thursday.

Further charges have also been laid in relation to the stolen artefact.

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